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Category: Sewing

Sew… it’s half way though the year so I thought I would update you on how I’m getting on with my #2018makenine. I’m actually doing quite well! Five out of the nine are made. As in previous years I start off really well and then I just go off and make all the other things… Continue reading #2018makenine halfway

Sew… fresh-ish off the sewing machine is this super summery dress. After being picked as Star Maker by The Foldline in April for my Mila dungarees, whoop, I got to pick two McCalls patterns. My only attempt at a McCalls pattern has been a disaster and not finding the pattern styling very inspiring I was… Continue reading M7381 summer dress – spot the parrots

Sew… I made a denim jacket, whoop! I am so bloody pleased with myself. I never thought I would be able to make a jacket, an actual wearable jacket. I assumed I would be making simple dresses forever. The Love to Sew podcast has been really inspiring me that I can do it and it… Continue reading Yellow Coat Club

Sew… Me Made May is all done for another year. There’s been a lot of repeats the last 10 days but I’m totally ok with that. I don’t want to fill my wardrobe up with me mades just for the sake of it as I would never of had that many RTW clothes to wear… Continue reading #mmmay18 21st – 31st

Sew… two thirds of the way through May and it’s safe to say I wear me made all the time. Ok so this is a slight exaggeration but if I’m leaving the house I wear me made. Not because I think I have to but because I want to and because they are the only… Continue reading #mmmay18 days 11-20

Sew… It’s day 10 of #mmmay18 so let see what I’ve been wearing. The last 10 days have been a mix of working, days off and a day volunteering at The Higgins Museum so I’ve been wearing a mix of my me made garments. I started off the month with one of my latest makes… Continue reading #mmmay18 days 1-10

Sew… My first make from Tilly’s new Stretch book is the Stella hoodie. I love lounging around lazy day clothes and my me made wardrobe is definitely lacking them. When I saw the Stella I knew I needed one. I prefer my hoodies with zip especially as that means I can wear them with my… Continue reading My Mate Stella